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Prof. MarkAnthony Nze Literary Prize: A Shot at Your Dreams

July 26, 2022 3:53 am

One of the worst nightmares most creative people dread is the fear of not having their creativity announced to the world. It’s a well-known fact that an unannounced talent is as good as the absence of a talent. It is neither useful to you as the carrier of the talent nor, the society which that talent was supposed to positively impact.

It is worthy of note that talent is nothing until it becomes announced and sellable. This can be related to the proverbial candle that was lit and hidden under a table. The reality of the candle will be that …

NNPC reports $226m oil revenue drop in June

Refinery: NNPC not in competition with Dangote – Kyari

August 1, 2019 1:30 am

The Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Malam Mele Kyari says the corporation is not in contest for market share with the forthcoming Dangote Refinery.

Kyari disclosed this in a statement signed by Mr Ndu Ughamadu the spokesman for the corporation, in Abuja, on Wednesday.

He said that NNPC focus was on providing support to the promoters of the project to boost the country’s refining capacity.

Kyari was quoted to have said this while receiving the President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, at the towers.

He explained that as the chief enabler of the …

Mike Okonkwo football competition draws 72 teams

May 21, 2019 9:36 pm

Organisers of the Mike Okonkwo football competition have revealed that 72 teams are participating in the 17th edition of the championship, which kicked off at the NIS pitch of the National Stadium, Lagos at the weekend.

The grassroots football tournament, which is organised by the Redeemed Evangelical Mission (TREM), will end on August 31. It has 64 male and eight female teams competing for honours in the championship.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the championship, LOC chairman, Malachy Ndubuzor said the tournament is being used to spread the gospel to youths and also give them the platform to exhibit …